As the leading advocate for NPs, partnering with AANP has never been more important as we work to improve health care. AANP professional membership provides free CE activities, up-to-date news on health care topics, advocacy at the national and state level, and the resources needed for NP's professional growth.

Professional Membership Categories

NP Members shall have successfully completed an NP program and/or maintain certification as NPs with a nationally approved certifying body. NP Members shall have the right to vote in national and state elections. NP Members desiring to seek state or national office must be an AANP member in good standing for the 12 months previous to the date on which the call for nominations begins.

Career Starter is a newly graduated NP who is beginning their career. Career Starter members shall have the right to vote and hold elected office at the national and state levels. Career Starter members desiring to seek state or national office must be an AANP member in good standing for the 12 months previous to the date on which the call for nominations begins.

Retired Members are NPs who have retired from NP practice. Retired Members shall have the right to vote in state elections. Retired Members interested in holding state office must be AANP members in good standing for the 12 months previous to the date on which the call for nominations begins.

Tax Information

AANP dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as a professional expense. AANP estimates that 5% of your dues are not deductible because of AANP's lobbying activities on behalf of its members.

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is the largest and only full-service national professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.